Erdogan Speaks To Sharon On Phone

ANKARA - Turkish Premier Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke to Israeli Premier Ariel Sharon on the phone on Friday.
Two premiers exchanged views prior to Erdogan's visit to Israel on May 1st.
Sharon told Erdogan, ''I see many areas to strengthen our relations and cooperation. We believe you and Turkey will play an important role in the region and will have important contribution to peace and stability of the Middle East. Thus, we attach importance to Turkey's taking part in developments in the Middle East.''
Erdogan, in return, said, ''I will be pleased if my country contributes to peace process.''